• UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    Who would pass such a law? Hell, who would even vote for such a law? Churches have enormous influence at the ballot box.

    Even at the peak of its power, the Soviets couldn’t simply abolish religious leadership. And they were in a country with Atheists in the highest tiers of government, with actual money and military power to toss around. What’s the plan to outlaw religious demagogues in a state founded by religious demagogues?